Changelog

Follow up on the latest improvements and updates.

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Workspaces
We're introducing Workspaces: a better way to organize your work in InstaCharts. Create separate workspaces for different projects, teams, or clients, and give each one its own brand colors and assets so your charts always look on-brand.
Get started by creating your first workspace from the main dashboard.
Auto-Generated Titles & Subtitles
InstaCharts can now automatically generate titles and subtitles for your charts. Enable or disable this feature anytime under
Chart Text → Auto Titles
.
New feature alert! Users can now choose which rows are plotted in their chart.
From the Data tab, choose Plotting: All Rows, and select Selected Rows. Users will then be able to select the rows they'd like to chart, then press Save.
This feature is helpful when you have multiple kinds of data in one sheet; Create several charts, each can highlights a different set of rows!
New chart color options are now available! These options are available from the left side panel, Size & Style -> Colors.
Users can now create their
own gradient color schemes
. Create your gradient based on an existing color scheme, or start one from scratch!
These new gradients can be applied to any multi colored chart.
Also available:
Reverse Colors
. Use this toggle to reverse your color scheme to better match the data in your chart.
We've added more options for labels. These options can be found on the left sidebar under "Labels"
Axis Labels:
  • Adjust alignment of labels (left, right center)
  • Adjust number of lines labels can be broken into (helpful for very long labels, like survey questions)
Total Labels:
Stacked Bar charts can now have a total label at the end of the bar. The total label is a sum of all of the parts within the bar. Previously stacked bar charts could only have their pieces labeled (data labels).
Improved annotation editing!
New outlines make it easier to grab points and reposition both your text annotations and image annotations!
Enjoy your holiday season! 🎉
Check out the left sidebar under Labels for more tooltip options!
Precision and personality arrive in this update. We’re giving you granular control over how your data is labeled and how your bars are sized, moving away from "one-size-fits-all" defaults.
📏 Manual Bar Width Control
Previously, bar widths were automatically calculated based on your chart’s dimensions. Now,
you are in control
.
Fixed Widths:
Set a specific pixel width for bars to maintain consistency across different screen sizes.
🏷️ Enhanced Data Label Customization
We’ve completely overhauled the data label engine. You can now style your labels like a professional designer:
Typography
: Adjust font size, change font color, or toggle bold for emphasis.
Rotate labels
: Perfect for fitting long numbers on crowded charts.
Backgrounds: Set a custom background color for labels to create a "badge" or "pill" effect.
Text Effects: Add a text shadow or a text outline to make labels pop against complex backgrounds.
Why these changes matter:
Accessibility:
Use high-contrast outlines and larger fonts to ensure your charts are readable for everyone.
Branding:
Match your chart labels exactly to your corporate style guide.
Clarity:
Use rotation and background colors to prevent overlapping text on dense datasets.
We've released several new features in our latest InstaCharts release.
Series Labels
Grouped Line and Grouped Area charts can now show their series label next to the series.
Bar Chart Bar Radius
Softened edges or sharp corners? You decide. You can now adjust the
corner radius
of your bar charts to create a modern, pill-shaped look or a classic professional feel.
Spline Interpolation
Give your line charts a makeover. Switch from standard straight lines to
Splines
for smooth, curved data paths—perfect for visualizing organic trends and transitions. Available under Make Smooth in the Chart Options tab.
🖱️ Improved Workflow
Revamped Right-Click Menu
We’ve overhauled the context menu to put the most important tools right at your fingertips. Right-click anywhere on your chart canvas to:
  1. Quickly export images or CSVs.
  2. Add or duplicate the current chart
  3. Toggle legends without opening the sidebar.
  4. Toggle labels without opening the sidebar.
How to use these features:
Most of these new settings can be found under the
Chart Options
or
Labels
tab in the left editor sidebar. For the right-click menu, simply right click on your chart!
Happy Charting!
New feature alert!
Users can now sort their axis in a custom order! Order up to 20 items per axis.
You can find custom sorting on the left side panel under Chart Options -> Sorting. Set the axis to Custom Sort. Then drag and drop your items into the order you wish them to appear.
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